# Combo Clash vs XP Hero

Combo Clash and XP Hero both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 32% of XP Hero's written reviews are positive against 10% of Combo Clash's. XP Hero also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 2.8K) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Combo Clash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and XP Hero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Combo Clash against 4.7 for XP Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XP Hero has 26K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of Combo Clash's written reviews are positive against 32% of XP Hero's.

Combo Clash ships an update every 3 weeks, XP Hero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Combo Clash | XP Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-clash-era-wars/id6670490599/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-hero/id6740618570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | **31.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 455 MB | 532 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Supercent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571435385) |

## What reviewers say

### Combo Clash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combo-clash-era-wars/id6670490599)

Merge weapons on a grid to boost firepower and battle waves of enemies. Evolve your hero and unlock weapons from different time periods to defend against diverse foes. Gather loot to strengthen your character and conquer every era.

**Highlights:** Merge blocks to boost firepower, Evolve your character, Unlock weapons from different Ages, Battle waves of enemies, Gather loot to strengthen hero

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Hero Token Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $5.99 | one-time |
| Age Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blessings Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Rotation Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Blocker Removal | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero Cards Pack | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Deceptive in-app purchases
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- Spears not fitting through conveyor belt
- Green coins serving no purpose
- Sound issues after ads
- Lost cards and progress after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to carry over gold between rounds
- More detailed block/perk descriptions
- Improved sound and music
- Consistent ad-removal functionality


### XP Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xp-hero/id6740618570)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Adventure, #31 Top Free · Adventure, #40 Top Free · Role Playing, #40 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure as a hero trapped in a mysterious realm. Battle terrifying monsters, master unique weapons, and explore dangerous environments. Upgrade your warrior, defeat colossal bosses, and compete in a dynamic invasion portal system to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Face ruthless enemies, Master unique weapons & combat styles, Explore a mysterious world, Defeat colossal bosses, Upgrade & customize your warrior, Invasion portal & ranking system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| vipsubscription_14.99 | $14.99 | per month |
| luckyspin1_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| tombticket_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| luckyspin2_1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| daynoads30_2_7.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| stepuphigh7_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| invasionpass_9.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| all1of3_10.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| leveluppass2_2_9.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| leveluppass_2_9.99 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Excellent
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buy the weapon chest bug
- 🐛 Audio cuts out after ads
- 🐛 Texture issue due to boss

**Reported bugs**

- Buy the weapon chest quest not clearing
- Audio cutting out after ads

**Requested features**

- New areas or content updates
- Respawn option
- Progress saving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Combo Clash free?

Combo Clash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XP Hero free?

XP Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Combo Clash or XP Hero?

XP Hero is rated higher. Combo Clash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while XP Hero averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Combo Clash or XP Hero have ads?

Both Combo Clash and XP Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Combo Clash or XP Hero?

Combo Clash ships an update every 3 weeks, and XP Hero fortnightly. Most recently, Combo Clash was updated on November 4, 2026 and XP Hero on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*